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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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