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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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