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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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