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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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