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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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