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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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