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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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