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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes 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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