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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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