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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the 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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