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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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