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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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