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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the 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 discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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