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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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