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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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