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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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