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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important 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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