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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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