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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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