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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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