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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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