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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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