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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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