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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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