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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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