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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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