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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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