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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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