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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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