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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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