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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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