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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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