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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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