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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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