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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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