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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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