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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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