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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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