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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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