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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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