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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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