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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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