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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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