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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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