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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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