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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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