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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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