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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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