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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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