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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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