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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting 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 examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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