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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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