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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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