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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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