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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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