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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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