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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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