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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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