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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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