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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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