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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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