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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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