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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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