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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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