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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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