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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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