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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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