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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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