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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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