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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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