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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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