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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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