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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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