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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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