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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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