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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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