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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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