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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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