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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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