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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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