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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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