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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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