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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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