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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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