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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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