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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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