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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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