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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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