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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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