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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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