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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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