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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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