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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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