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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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