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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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