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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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