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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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