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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines 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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