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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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