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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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