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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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