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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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