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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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