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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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