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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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