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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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