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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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