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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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