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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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