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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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