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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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