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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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