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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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