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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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