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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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