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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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