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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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