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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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