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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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