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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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