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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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