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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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