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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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