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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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