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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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