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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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