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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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