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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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