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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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