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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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