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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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