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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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