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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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