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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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