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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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