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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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