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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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