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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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