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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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