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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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