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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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