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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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