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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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