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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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