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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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