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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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