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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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