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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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