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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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