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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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