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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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