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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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