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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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