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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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