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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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