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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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