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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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