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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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