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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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