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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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