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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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