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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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