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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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