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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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