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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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