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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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