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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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