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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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