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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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