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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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