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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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