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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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