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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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