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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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