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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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