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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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