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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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