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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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