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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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