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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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