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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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