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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major 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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