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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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