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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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