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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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