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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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