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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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