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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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