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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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