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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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