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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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