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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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