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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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