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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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