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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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