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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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