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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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