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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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