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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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