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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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