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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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