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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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