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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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