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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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