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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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