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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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