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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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