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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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