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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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