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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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