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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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