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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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