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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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