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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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