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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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