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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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