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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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