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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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