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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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