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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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