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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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