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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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