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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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