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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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