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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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