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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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