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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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