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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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