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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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