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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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