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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates 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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