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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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