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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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