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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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