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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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