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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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