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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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