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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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