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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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