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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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