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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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