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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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