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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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