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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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