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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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