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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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