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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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