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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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