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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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