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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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