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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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