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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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