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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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