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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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