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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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