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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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