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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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