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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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