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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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