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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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