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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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