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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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