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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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