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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major 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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