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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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