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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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