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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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