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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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