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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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