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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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