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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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