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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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