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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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