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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally 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 numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the 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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