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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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