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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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