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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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