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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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