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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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