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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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