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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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