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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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