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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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