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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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