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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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