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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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