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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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