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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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