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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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