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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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