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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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