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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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