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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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