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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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