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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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