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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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