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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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