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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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