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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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