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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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