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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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