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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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