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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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