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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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