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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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