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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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