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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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