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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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