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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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