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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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