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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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