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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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