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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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