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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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