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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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