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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring 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 dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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