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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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