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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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