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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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