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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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