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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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