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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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