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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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