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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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