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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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