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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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