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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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