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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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