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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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