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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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