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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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