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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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