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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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