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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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