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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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