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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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