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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important 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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