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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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