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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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