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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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