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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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