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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive 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 thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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