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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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