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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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