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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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