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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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