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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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