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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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