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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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