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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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