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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need 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 resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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