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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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