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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the 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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