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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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