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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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