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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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