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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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