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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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