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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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