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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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