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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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