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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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