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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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