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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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