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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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