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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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