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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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