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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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