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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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