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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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