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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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