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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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