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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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