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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education