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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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