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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the 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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