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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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