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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important 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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