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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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