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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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