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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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