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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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