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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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