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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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