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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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