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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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