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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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