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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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