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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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