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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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