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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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