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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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