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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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