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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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