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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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