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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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