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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines 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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