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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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