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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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