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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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