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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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