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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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