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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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