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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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