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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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