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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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