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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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