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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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