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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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