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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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