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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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