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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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