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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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