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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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