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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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