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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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