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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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