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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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