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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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