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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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