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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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