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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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