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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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