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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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