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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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