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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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