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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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