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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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