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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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