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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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