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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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