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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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