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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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