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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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