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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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