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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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