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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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