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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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