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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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