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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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