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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with 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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