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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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