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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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