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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important 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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