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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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