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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)