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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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