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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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