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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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