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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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