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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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