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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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