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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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