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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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