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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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