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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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