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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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