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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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