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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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