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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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