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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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