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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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