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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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