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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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