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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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