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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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