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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education