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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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