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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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