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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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