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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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