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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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