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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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