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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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