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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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