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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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