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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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