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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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