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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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