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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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