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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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