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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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