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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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