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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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