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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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