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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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