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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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