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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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