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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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