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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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