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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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