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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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