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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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