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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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