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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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