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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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