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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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