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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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