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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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