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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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