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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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