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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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