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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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