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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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