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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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