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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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