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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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