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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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