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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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