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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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