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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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