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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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